Lug nuts

[Ron-Short]

Are the Lugnuts on our jeeps that weird shell if you will where there is a thin veneer if you will, that is over the real “Lugnut”

Mine is a 24 392 XR if that makes any difference

On previous vehicles, I had spine drive and was considering replacing the factory lugs with that but not sure if it made sense or not. If nothing else I want to replace these lugs with a solid lug if ours are that shell type as I mentioned.

Would you consider running a spin drive on your jeep?

I’ve used gorilla lugs in the past, but curious if you guys have any other recommendations, not thinking about changing the color just staying chrome/silver.

Thanks again guys. I appreciate your help.

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[azwjowner]

They are two piece, yes. The shells on mine started to deform just from removing them with an impact a few times. I switched to McGard 64073, which look like OEM but are one piece.

 

[Flip]

My 2023 Sport Yes; I believe there is a chrome lining over the factory lug nuts. I actually ordered a full set of black Gorilla lug nuts. They are holding up OK. I don't use an impact, I'm very delicate when removing & installing them but the powder coating is still chipping off slightly and then of course they start to rust.

 

[Ron-Short]

Other than appearances what’s the difference? Both are found from mcgards application lookup

https://shop.mcgard.com/chrome-bulg...-m14-x-1-5-thread-size-set-of-4-lug-nuts-1229

https://shop.mcgard.com/chrome-cone...-m14-x-1-5-thread-size-set-of-4-lug-nuts-1204

 

[azwjowner]

Other than appearances what’s the difference? Both are found from mcgards application lookup

https://shop.mcgard.com/chrome-bulg...-m14-x-1-5-thread-size-set-of-4-lug-nuts-1229

https://shop.mcgard.com/chrome-cone...-m14-x-1-5-thread-size-set-of-4-lug-nuts-1204

The second ones you linked are cone seat, not bulge cone seat. Our OEM lug nuts are bulge cone seat (larger seating area).

 

[The Last Cowboy]

The OEMs are a shitty design. I remember a few years ago trying to help out a young woman with a flat on her JK. Another Jeeper stopped, and he was well equipped too. The stainless steel shells on the lugs were so deformed from her last visit to a tire shop that there was nothing we could do with what we had on hand to remove them. She wound up getting towed, where they removed the deformed outer shells with an air chisel, just to get the wheel off. All four wheels had to be done that way.

 

[Ron-Short]

The second ones you linked are cone seat, not bulge cone seat. Our OEM lug nuts are bulge cone seat (larger seating area).

I saw that. Just thought it was weird they listed both when tagged as lemon wheels. Appreciate you!

 

[JLfromCA]

Mcgard ?

 

[AdamG]

What’s the difference between hex and bulged hex, just shape? Why would I want one over the other?

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mcgard/lug-nut-4-pack-wrangler-jl/hex-chrome-64069

 

[Fish]

I use the Gorilla nuts off of Amazon, use them on my F150 as well no complaints theyre solid and they include an extra 5 lug nuts for you.

 

[Terrymo]

I use the Gorilla nuts off of Amazon, use them on my F150 as well no complaints theyre solid and they include an extra 5 lug nuts for you.

Same. Great product.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N2ABJME/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[azwjowner]

What’s the difference between hex and bulged hex, just shape? Why would I want one over the other?

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mcgard/lug-nut-4-pack-wrangler-jl/hex-chrome-64069

Bulged have a larger base where the lug nut sits on the wheel. Many aluminum wheels have a larger base and it’s best to spread the load over that larger area, although the cone seat would likely work. I just match the OEM because that’s what wheels I’m using.

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